Features Users Want Most in Course Platform Apps

Based on 1,580 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Course Platform apps would build.

5
Missing Features
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Build Recs
72/100
Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.

#1: Offline download capability

High Demand
"For me, the capability I miss the most is the ability to download courses and watch them offline."

#2: Apple TV / tvOS app

High Demand
"Number 1 there is no Apple TV app i"
"One feature I dearly miss is the AppleTV app."

#3: Auto-play disable option

Medium Demand
"There's nothing like finishing a meditation session and having the app go immediately into the next lesson. It's jarring and a horrible experience. And apparently there is no way to stop it (I've checked all the settings I can find) except to clic"

#4: Keyboard controls for playback

Medium Demand
"No keyboard support for playback con"

#5: In-app feedback submission

Medium Demand
"this is a review for the Udemy iOS app, which is jus filled with bugs, poor UI choices and nowhere to submit user feedback / feature requests (as of 2024-02)."

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Build with rock-solid casting and TV support from day one

22% of complaints involve broken AirPlay/Chromecast/Apple TV functionality. Users explicitly miss AppleTV apps and abandoned casting features. This is table stakes that competitors keep breaking.

Implement transparent, user-controlled billing with gift subscription protections

28% of complaints involve deceptive auto-renewal. Build a system where gifts never auto-charge recipients, cancellation keeps access through paid period, and renewal reminders are mandatory. This addresses the #1 pain point.

Create human-first customer support with guaranteed response times

18% complain about AI chatbots and unresponsive support. Competitors outsource this entirely. Real humans who actually resolve issues would be a massive differentiator.

Prioritize offline downloads and reliable video playback

Users explicitly miss offline capability and complain about poor video quality. Build a robust download system with quality controls that actually work consistently.

Design for reliability over features - extensive QA for core flows

19% report bugs and crashes. Users are exhausted by broken apps. A platform that simply works consistently would stand out. Focus on login, playback, progress tracking, and subscription management working flawlessly.

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